Academic Leadership

The Washburn University Faculty Senate serves as the official representative body for faculty, playing a key role in shaping university policy and academic standards. Through collaborative governance, the Senate fosters dialogue, advocates for faculty interests, and works to enhance the quality of education across the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to participate, stay informed, and help advance the mission of Washburn University through engaged, shared leadership.

Archived Minutes and Agendas

Agendas and Minutes for the past 3 years can be found in the links above. Archived minutes and agendas dating back to 2005 – 2006 can be accessed on the Faculty Senate SharePoint site.

Executive Committee Members 2025/2026
  • Jim Schnoebelen, President
  • Tonya Ricklefs, Vice President 
  • Ian Smith, Secretary
  • Shaun Schmidt, Parliamentarian
  • Akhadian Harnowo, School of Business
  • John Francis, School of Law
  • Tracy Davies, School of Nursing
  • Sarah Holt, University Libraries

Faculty Senate

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Kansas Room (except as noted)

  • Monday, September 8
  • Monday, September 22
  • Monday, October 6, Forum Room of BTAC
  • Monday, October 27, Forum Room of BTAC
  • Monday, November 10
  • Monday, December 8
  • Monday, January 26
  • Monday, February 9
  • Monday, February 23
  • Monday, March 9
  • Monday, March 30
  • Monday, April 13
  • Monday, April 27

Faculty Affairs Committee

Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Room of Memorial Union
Faculty Affairs Committee webpage

  • Monday, September 15
  • Monday, September 29
  • Monday, October 20
  • Monday, November 3
  • Monday, November 17
  • Monday, December 1
  • Monday, February 2
  • Monday, February 16
  • Monday, March 2
  • Monday, March 23
  • Monday, April 6

Academic Affairs Committee

Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Room of Memorial Union
Academic Affairs Committee webpage

  • Monday, September 15
  • Monday, September 29
  • Monday, October 20
  • Monday, November 3
  • Monday, November 17
  • Monday, December 1
  • Monday, February 2
  • Monday, February 16
  • Monday, March 2
  • Monday, March 23
  • Monday, April 6

Faculty Governance Information

Jim Schnoebelen, President
Communication Studies
785.670.1426
jim.schnoebelen@washburn.edu

Tonya Ricklefs, Vice President
Social Work
785.670.1618
tonya.ricklefs@washburn.edu
pres.facultysenate@washburn.edu

Ian Smith, Secretary
Philosophy and Religious Studies
785-670-1544
ian.smith1@washburn.edu
sec.facultysenate@washburn.edu

Shaun Schmidt, Parliamentarian
Chemistry
785-670-2265
shaun.schmidt@washburn.edu

2024-2026

Term Expires at the end of academic year 2025-2026:

Jayme Burdiek – SOBU – jayme.burdiek@washburn.edu 

Patricia Dahl - SAS - patricia.dahl@washburn.edu 

Tracy Davies - SON - tracy.davies@washburn.edu 

Amber Dickinson - CAS (SOCSCI) - amber.dickinson@washburn.edu 

John Francis - SOL - john.francis@washburn.edu 

Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas - CAS (HUM) – miguel.gonzalez-abellas@washburn.edu 

Sarah Holt - Univ Library - sarah.holt@washburn.edu 

Gary Hu - CAS (NSD) - guannan.hu@washburn.edu 

Madeline Lambing - UWF - madeline.lambing@washburn.edu 

Eric Mosier - CAS (MM/KN) eric.mosier@washburn.edu 

Marguerite Perret - CAS (C&P) marguerite.perret@washburn.edu 

Shaun Schmidt - CAS (NSD) - shaun.schmidt@washburn.edu 

Jim Schnoebelen – CAS (HUM) – jim.schnoebelen@washburn.edu 

Ian Smith - At-Large (CAS) - ian.smith1@washburn.edu 

Crystal Stevens - At-Large (SON) - crystal.stevens@washburn.edu 

Zenova Williams - SAS - zenova.williams@washburn.edu 

2025-2027

Term Expires at the end of academic year 2026-2027:

Adebanke Abebayo-CAS (HUM) - adebanke.abebayo@washburn.edu 

Matt Bender – SOL - matt.bender@washburn.edu 

Shanise Brooks - At-Large (UW) - shanise.brooks@washburn.edu 

Crystal Buck – CAS (C&P) – crystal.buck@washburn.edu 

Karen Camarda – CAS (NSD) - karen.camarda@washburn.edu 

Sarah Cook - At-Large (CAS/NSD)  - sarah.cook@washburn.edu 

Dixie Copeland – SAS -  dixie.copeland@washburn.edu 

Jason Emry – CAS (NSD) - jason.emry@washburn.edu 

Gary Graves – SAS - gary.graves@washburn.edu 

Akhadian Harnowo – SOBu - akhadian.harnowo@washburn.edu 

Amanda Hartman – SON - amanda.hartman@washburn.edu 

Chris Jones – CAS (HUM) - chris.jones1@washburn.edu 

Tucker Jones – CAS (SOCSCI) - tucker.jones@washburn.edu 

Shawn Leisinger – SOL - shawn.leisinger@washburn.edu 

Glen McBeth – SOL Librarian - glen.mcbeth@washburn.edu 

Franki Ostrom - At-Large (Lib) - franki.ostrom@washburn.edu 

Tonya Ricklefs – SAS - tonya.ricklefs@washburn.edu 

Amy White – SON - amy.white1@washburn.edu 

2023 - 2024

  • minutes-2024-02-19.pdf
  • minutes-2024-02-05.pdf
  • minutes-2024-01-22.pdf
  • minutes-2023-12-04.pdf
  • minutes-2023-11-20.pdf
  • minutes-2023-11-06.pdf
  • minutes-2023-10-23.pdf
  • minutes-2023-10-09.pdf
  • minutes-2023-09-25.pdf
  • minutes-2023-08-28.pdf
  • agenda-2024-04-29.pdf
  • agenda-2024-04-08.pdf
  • agenda-2024-04-22.pdf
  • agenda-2024-03-25.pdf
  • agenda-2024-02-19.pdf
  • agenda-2024-02-05.pdf
  • agenda-2024-01-22.pdf
  • agenda-2023-12-04.pdf
  • agenda-2023-11-20.pdf
  • agenda-2023-11-06.pdf
  • agenda-2023-10-23.pdf
  • agenda-2023-10-09.pdf
  • agenda-2023-9-25.pdf
  • agenda-2023-08-28.pdf
  • 24-1-action-item.pdf
  • 24-2-NNS-USLO-proposal.pdf
  • 24-3-BCJ-Criminal-Justice.pdf
  • 24-4-BCJ-Forensic-Investigation-Sciences.pdf
  • 24-5-BPA-Public-Administration.pdf
  • 24-6-Non-Profit-Management-Certificate.pdf
  • 24-7-Public-Administration-Minor.pdf
  • 24-8-QSR.pdf
  • 24-9-BA-Philosophy.pdf
  • 24-10-BA-English-Literature-and-Film-Emphasis.pdf
  • 24-11-AAS-Human-Services.pdf
  • 24-12-AAS-Legal-Studies.pdf
  • 24-13-AAS-Criminal-Justice.pdf
  • 24-14-constitution.pdf
  • 24-15-School-of-Law-updates-to-Faculty-Handbook.pdf
  • 24-17-senate-agenda-template-BED-Middle-Grade-STEM.pdf
  • 24-18-modifications-to-the-catalog-reflecting-new-catalog-requirements.pdf
  • 24-19-RG-Religious-Studies.pdf
  • 24-20-NEW-Mathematics-Secondary-Education-Core-Mathematics-6-12.pdf
  • 24-21-NEW-Graduate-Certificate-in-Communication-and-Leadership.pdf
  • 24-22-FB-BS-BI-Forensic-Biology-BS.pdf
  • 24-23-EN-CW-Creative-Writing.pdf
  • 24-24-EGP-Engineering-Physics.pdf
  • 24-25-CN-CN-Communication-Major.pdf
  • 24-26-CM-DS-CM-Data-Science-BS.pdf
  • 24-27-CM-DF-BA-CM_Digital-Forensics-BA.pdf
  • 24-28-CM-AA-CM_Comp-Info-Science-AA.pdf
  • 24-29CM-CM_Comp-Info-Science-BS.pdf
  • 24-30-15-Natural-Science-Concentration-Hours-Change-to-Bachelor-of-Science-Degrees.pdf
  • 24-31-Sport-and-Health-Psychology-Minor.pdf
  • 24-32-Sports-and-Media-Minor.pdf
  • 24-33-STEM-Certificate.pdf
  • 24-34-Storytelling-and-Narrative-Arts-Minor.pdf
  • 24-35-Storytelling-and-Narrative-Arts-Certificate.pdf
  • 24-36-Multidiscplinary-Studies-Minor.pdf
  • 24-37-Sustainability-and-Environmental-Studies-Minor.pdf
  • 24-38-Sustainability-and-Environmental-Studies-Certificate.pdf
  • 24-39-Technical-Communication-Minor.pdf
  • 24-40-Technical-Communication-Certificate.pdf
  • 24-41-Program-Change-Requirements-Common-to-All-CAS-Minors-and-Certificates.pdf
  • 24-42-AH-Art-BA-Art-History.pdf
  • 24-43-AR-Art-BA.pdf
  • 24-44-BM-Bachelor-of-Arts-in-Music.pdf
  • 24-45-BMA-Bachelor-of-Musical-Arts.pdf
  • 24-46-TH-Theatre.pdf
  • 24-47-PS-BA-Physics-BA.pdf
  • 24-48-AN-Anthropology-BA.pdf
  • 24-49-SO-Sociology.pdf
  • 24-50-BI-BED-BI-Biology-BED.pdf
  • 24-51-TBI-BS-BI-Biology-BS-Sec-Ed-Spec_.pdf
  • 24-52-ED-MG-STEM-Bed-in-Middle-Grades-STEM-Ed.pdf
  • 24-53-MA-BED-Mathematics-Secondary-Education-Advanced-Mathematics-6-12.pdf
  • 24-55-Bachelor-of-General-Studies.pdf
  • 24-56-Skilled-Trades-AAS.pdf
  • 24-58-HS-WIT-AA-Human-Services_Early-Childhood.pdf
  • 24-59-SP-Spanish.pdf
  • 24-60-FR-French.pdf
  • 24-62-CE300_FS-Informational-2024.pdf
  • 24-63-Washburn-AI-Group-Final-Report-AY23-24.pdf
  • Informational-Item-CAS-Degree-Changes-WU-101-and-English.pdf
  • Informational-Item-English-Course-Changes.pdf
  • Summary-for-New-Minors-and-Certificates.pdf

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